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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.79, 7,300.55 and 3,401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.79, 7,300.55 and 3,401.39 is: 4,691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.79 : 7,300.55 = 3,401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.79/7,300.55 = 3,401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.79x = 7,300.55 × 3,401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.79x = 24,832,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,832,017.76/5,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.67

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